Romans 12 - ESV & NCB

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to… Romans 12:1

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1	Therefore, brethren, I implore you by the mercies of God to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice that is holy and acceptable to God—a spiritual act of worship. mercy holiness obedience
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2	Do not be conformed to the world, but be transformed by the renewal of your minds, so that you will be able to discern the will of God and to know what is good and acceptable and perfect. blameless obedience life

For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. Romans 12:3	Through the grace that God has bestowed upon me, I advise every one of you not to think of yourself too highly, but to regard yourself objectively, based on the measure of faith that God has granted. grace faith mind
For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Romans 12:4-5	For just as in one body we have many parts, and the parts do not all have the same function, so we, though many, make up one body in Christ, and individually we are all parts of one another. body Jesus community
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Romans 12:9	Let your love be sincere. Loathe what is evil and hold fast to what is good. love evil goodness
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10	Love one another with genuine affection. Esteem others more highly than yourself. love neighbor
Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Romans 12:11	Do not be lacking in zeal, but serve the Lord with spiritual fervor. obedience Spirit serving
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12	Be joyful in your hope. Be patient in times of affliction. Persevere in prayer. joy prayer patience
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Romans 12:14	Bless those who persecute you; bless them and do not curse them. blessing persecution
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15	Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. joy compassion sadness
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Romans 12:16	Live in harmony with one another. Do not consider yourself to be better than others, but associate with the lowly, and never be conceited. humility community dependence
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:18	As much as possible, and to the extent of your ability, live in peace with everyone. peace life neighbor
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21	Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. evil goodness overcoming